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Respected by Paloalto: YunB releases single ‘What You Want (Feat. Dumbfoundead)’

The third episode of the Respect series features YunB who is introduced by Paloalto.

‘Respect‘ is a new M2 YouTube series hosted by Huckleberry P in which “South Korea’s greatest rappers” introduce rappers they respect. In the first episode, Deepflow introduced ODEE. The second episode featured MC Meta and Ban blank.

In this third episode, Paloalto of Hi-Lite Records expresses his respect for YunB who performs the self-written track ‘What You Want‘ in which he raps about his feelings and impressions after his debut. On the digital single, the track includes a featuring by Dumbfoundead. Watch the episode and read our exclusive translation of Huckleberry P and Paloalto’s interview below (click to expand)!

Meanwhile, YunB is preparing his first mini album ‘YunB’ for release in two days on June 29.

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Credits:

Composed and arranged by YunB
Lyrics written by YunB, Dumbfoundead

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[Intro] Paloalto: There is a lot to be learned from his music. / I think he is this generation’s new A Tribe Called Quest.
[Text] Which rappers do the greatest rappers of South Korea respect?

Huckleberry P: Hello. (laughs)
Palo: Hello. We’re seeing each other often.
Huck P: He’s my boss, this is a bit difficult … (laughs)

Huck P: How come you’re interested in DJing these days?
Palo: I do like listening to music and I listen to various genres. I often thought that it would be great if I played music and many other people enjoyed it together with me, sharing that feeling. For example, Q-Tip, who I respect in the US scene, raps and composes and does DJing. There is no rule or anything that says I can only rap, and to me hiphop is my life, so …

Huck P: What does ‘respect’ mean to you?
Palo: To me, respect among musicians is to like the others music and to value their musicality.

Huck P: As the “Master” today, who is the rapper you respect?
Palo: Thank you for considering me a “Master.”
Huck P: Of course you are! Our country’s “Master” MC. (laughs awkwardly)
Palo: Yeah, so thank you for that. This artist, I think he has all the basics down. YunB raps, does DJing, he understands the harmony between rapping and the beat and really knows how to make music. I think he is this generation’s new A Tribe Called Quest.
Huck P: Wow, that is a huge compliment!
Palo: Yes, he might feel burdened by this but I wanted to introduce him with style to many people.

Palo: Let’s listen to YunB together, the rapper I respect!
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Source: Mnet

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Respected by MC Meta: Ban blank releases single ‘City Dreams’

Rapper Ban blank has released the single ‘City Dreams’ for the second episode of M2’s Respect series with “Master” MC Meta.

‘Respect‘ is a new M2 YouTube series hosted by Huckleberry P in which “South Korea’s greatest rappers” introduce rappers they respect. In the first episode, Deepflow introduced ODEE. The second episode features MC Meta as the “Master” who expresses his respect for Ban blank. Watch it below for an interview with MC Meta (exclusive English translation below the video) and Ban blank performing ‘City Dreams’ live.

In ‘특별시 Dreams (City Dreams)‘, Ban blank from Busan raps about his determination to make his dreams come true in Seoul, about the reasons why he has to succeed, and about his confidence to overcome anything in his way in order to keep going.

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Credits:

Lyrics written by Ban blank
Composed and arranged by SCARY’P, Walkman, E.D

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[Intro] MC Meta: He’s a rapper who can shock you.
[Text] Which rappers do the greatest rappers of South Korea respect?

Huckleberry P: Hello
Meta: Hello.

Huck P: We’re seeing each other often. Thank you very much for agreeing to participate in this.
Meta: The title of the program is ‘Respect’, and I think ‘respect’ is a word that is valuable regardless of the generation, age, or any other specifics that could be used to discriminate. You (points at Huck P) are a person I respect in this aspect, so of course I had to participate.

Huck P: Thank you. Since you already mentioned it, what is ‘respect’ for you?
Meta: It is the most basic energy, the starting point of doing and enjoying hiphop music.

Huck P: Who is the rapper you respect?
Meta: At first [after being invited to this show] various rappers came to mind. Regardless of their age, they all have excellent rap skills. I did have to think about it [TN: which rapper to choose] for some time. However, there’s this rapper I’ve observed closely and who has a good tone [of voice]. Using a flower as a metaphor, he hasn’t bloomed yet. If he does, he’ll be incredible. Personally, I think his face looks a bit more handsome than mine. He reminds [me] of a model. There were several reasons that led me to think that he is the right person to introduce on this show. His name is Ban blank.

Huck P: Ban blank has been rapping for quite a while now.
Meta: Yes.
Huck P: I’ve observed him for a long time and he’s one of very few musicians I consider myself close with.
Meta: Weren’t the two of you drunk that time?
Huck P: We were drunk often, especially me … Concerts in smaller towns tend to have very hearty after-parties.
Meta: You’re actually performing just for the sake of the after-party, no …?
Huck P: (claps) That’s about it!

Meta: Now, let’s listen to the new track of Ban blank, the rapper I respect!
Huck P: Yeah! Woo!
Meta: Yeah![/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion]

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Source: Mnet

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ODEE releases ‘John Doe Remix’ for ‘Respect’ series

Rapper ODEE has released a remix of his track ‘John Doe’ which was produced by BUGGY for the new ‘Respect’ series.

‘Respect‘ is a new M2 YouTube series hosted by Huckleberry P in which “South Korea’s greatest rappers” introduce rappers they respect. The first episode features Deepflow who introduces VMC’s ODEE.

In ‘John Doe‘, ODEE declares his plans even if people don’t know who he is. The song originally was part of ODEE’s debut EP ‘SLY‘. This remix version includes the same lyrics on a different track, remixed by VMC’s BUGGY who also produced the original one.

Check out the first episode of ‘Respect’ along with our exclusive translation of Huckleberry P and Deepflow’s interview (below the video, click to expand).

Credits:

Produced by BUGGY
Lyrics written by ODEE
Arranged by BUGGY
Recorded by BUGGY at VMC STUDIO
Mixed & mastered by BRASCO at UDS STUDIO


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[Intro] Deepflow: Even an old lady who’s passing by can tell that this guy can rap …
[Text] Which rappers do the greatest rappers of South Korea respect?

Huckleberry P: As a first-generation rapper, what are the difficulties and positive aspects as the CEO of a label?
Deep: Each hiphop musician has a different set of values, but I think hiphop belongs to the youth. I am a young person too at the moment, but I figured that I won’t be able to keep doing this [TN: rapping] so actively for very long. Also, once I find my rap uncool, I will quit rapping. This [TN: being a CEO, producing] is a safety net for that time. Plus, producing feels more rewarding and fun recently. I’ve had a natural change of mind and of my area of work.

Huck P: Your participating in SCHOOL RAPPER came a bit unexpected, how come you decided to participate?
Deep: Operating a label for nearly three years, I’ve tried all kinds of things. The time came that I thought I needed a different type of promotion, plus all members of Vismajor are nearing their thirties, so … I also consider hiphop a music for the youth, so the older we became, the more I thought that VMC needed new, young members. Naturally, I thought that I’d find a young rapper for my label on the show. There were several reasons for which I decided to participate.

Huck P: So, did you find an artist to sign?
Deep: Unexpectedly many artists, I’m currently in contact with a few you’d never guess. I prefer making something out of an artist who has sleeping potential over an artist who is already established. It feels more like I’m painting a picture.

Huck P: Which advantages do newcomers have? What do you find great, what can you learn from them?
Deep: Watching them, I’m reminded of myself at that age. That passion reminds me, “Ah, I also liked hiphop because of that.” There is one thing I find that they’re lacking though: They don’t care as much, they’re not as passionate about rhymes as we were back then. If those young rappers used the tool “rhyming” better, their rap would get much better too.

Huck P: What do you think of when you hear the word “respect?”
Deep: In its use in hiphop, I started feeling that word in high school thanks to Infinite Flow. They used that word a lot in their hiphop music. So, for me, “respect” is a synonym for “hiphop.”

Huck P: You, as the master …
Deep: “Master?”
Huck P: The godfather of hiphop.
Deep: Ah, I really don’t like that.
Huck P: (laughs) As the master MC, please tell us about the rapper you’re introducing today.
Deep: Today I’d like to introduce VMC Crew’s youngest member ODEE. Even though he is the youngest, he doesn’t look like it. (Huck P laughs) His rap skills aren’t those of the youngest either.
Huck P: Wow!
Deep: Anyone can hear that he’s got quite an overwhelming tone of voice and structure [in his rapping], anyone can recognize that he’s good at rap. He’s got so many strengths that even an old lady who’s passing by can tell that this guy can rap. (Huck P laughs) So I suggest giving him a listen.
Huck P: Alright.
Deep: ODEE!
Huck P: Yeah![/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion]

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Source: Mnet